Melanie Yost
About Melanie Yost
Melanie Yost is a Global Programmatic Marketplace Executive at Condé Nast, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Dance from Alma College and has a background in programmatic strategy and account management across several companies.
Current Role at Condé Nast
Melanie Yost serves as the Global Programmatic Marketplace Executive at Condé Nast, a position she has held since 2023. Based in New York, New York, she is responsible for overseeing programmatic advertising strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance digital advertising efforts and optimize marketplace performance.
Previous Experience in Programmatic Strategy
Before joining Condé Nast, Melanie Yost worked at Matterkind as an Associate in Programmatic Strategy from 2018 to 2020. In this role, she contributed to the development and execution of programmatic advertising campaigns. Following her tenure at Matterkind, she transitioned to Xaxis, where she held the position of Strategic Account Manager from 2020 to 2021, further expanding her expertise in programmatic advertising.
Educational Background
Melanie Yost earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Alma College, where she studied Marketing and Dance. This educational background provided her with a foundation in both creative and analytical skills, which she has applied throughout her career in advertising and programmatic strategy.
Early Career and Dance Instruction
Melanie began her career as an Account Coordinator at Campbell Ewald from 2016 to 2017. She also worked at Matterkind as a Coordinator in Programmatic Strategy for one year. In addition to her roles in advertising, she served as a Dance Instructor at The Community House from 2017 to 2021, where she taught dance for four years, blending her passion for the arts with her professional endeavors.
Career Progression at Condé Nast
Melanie Yost's journey at Condé Nast began as an Account Strategy Executive from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she focused on developing account strategies to enhance client relationships and drive business growth. Her progression to the Global Programmatic Marketplace Executive role reflects her growing expertise and contributions to the company's digital advertising landscape.